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• With Canamera Energy Metals Raising $10 million in the past four months, the company is planning to expand its portfolio in the critical minerals sector.
• It currently has several active exploration programs across different projects throughout Brazil, Canada, and the United States.
• Many of Canamera’s drilling programs are set to completed in the coming weeks, with the company receiving promising results from recently completed drill programs, tests and surveys.

Canamera Energy Metals (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF), a critical metals and rare earth exploration company, has recently made a company update announcement and shared more information about exploration and development activities across the company’s rare earth element (“REE”) and uranium projects throughout Brazil, Canada, and the USA.

One of the biggest pieces of news covered in the update is that the company has raised over $10 million over the past four months. The capital the company raised provides a strong financial foundation and allows it to execute on near-term commitments and continue to grow the portfolio.

Due to these investments, as well as active exploration taking place across numerous projects, the company is entering a catalyst-heavy phase that could drive both portfolio expansion and sustained news flow in the critical minerals sector.

Currently, the company has active programs underway or in near-term follow-up across seven projects including drill programs in Brazil, geophysical modeling in Colorado, as well as survey and reporting milestones advancing in Canada. Many of the drill programs, modeling efforts, and surveys are currently underway, with results expected in the coming weeks, while early returns have already delivered promising outcomes.

For example, the company has completed the initial phase of the drill program at the Turvolândia Project in Brazil. The results from this phase confirmed indications of potential ionic adsorption clay mineralization with drill intervals of over 6,000 ppm total rare earth oxide (“TREO”). This is a grade profile that’s consistent with potential for low-cost extraction techniques typical of ionic clay deposits.

In succession, the company’s recent airborne magnetic survey at the Garrow Project in Ontario, Canada identified a broad magnetic anomaly on the western part of the property that is spatially coincident with elevated total rare earth element (“TREE”) values reported in regional lake sediment sampling.

Taken together, these developments suggest a company steadily building momentum across multiple fronts, advancing a diversified portfolio while consistently generating encouraging early-stage results. With active programs spanning multiple countries and a steady stream of near-term catalysts expected in the coming weeks, the company appears to be positioning itself for a potentially transformative period of resource definition and value creation. As exploration continues to validate targets and expand mineralization footprints, the broader strategy is becoming clearer: systematically advance high-potential assets while laying the groundwork for long-term participation in the growing global demand for rare earth elements.

About Canamera Energy Metals Corp. (CSE: EMET) (OTCQB: EMETF)

Canamera Energy Metals is a critical metals and rare earth exploration company that’s focused on developing a diverse portfolio of opportunities across the Americas. Specifically, it has assets in the USA, Canada, and Brazil, and the company targets jurisdictions with supportive frameworks and strong geological signatures. Canamera is guided by a vision to support North American and allied rare earth supply chains and has the mission to generate discoveries aligned with the accelerating global demand for critical minerals.

For more information, visit the company’s website at CanameraMetals.com.

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This document contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation, including statements regarding: the Company’s planned exploration activities on its projects; the anticipated timing and completion of the earn-in milestones under the Option Agreement; the Company’s ability to make required cash and share payments and incur required exploration expenditures; the geological prospectivity of its projects; and the Company’s exploration strategy.

Forward-looking information is based on assumptions, estimates, and opinions of management at the date the statements are made and is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or projected. These assumptions include, without limitation: the Company’s ability to raise sufficient capital to fund its exploration programs and option payments; favourable regulatory conditions; continued access to its projects; and general economic conditions.

Important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: uncertainties related to raising sufficient financing; the inherently speculative nature of mineral exploration; title risks; environmental and permitting risks; and fluctuations in uranium prices. Additional risk factors affecting the Company can be found in the Company’s continuous disclosure documents available at www.sedarplus.ca.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.

• Forward Industries has appointed experienced financial executive Mark Brazier to serve as Chief Financial Officer.
• He will oversee Forward’s financial operations and work alongside the executive team to support its continued growth as the largest publicly traded Solana (SOL) treasury company on the planet.
• Brazier has held executive positions at a variety of firms and companies, including XBTO Global, Vertrax, LiquidX, and others.

Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), focused on building and managing a large-scale Solana (SOL) treasury, recently announced the appointment of Mark Brazier as the new Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) (https://ibn.fm/QEBDZ).

He will succeed Kathleen Weisberg, who will continue to work with Forward Industries as the Director of Financial Reporting. In his role as CFO, Brazier will oversee Forward’s financial operations, capital structure, financial reporting, capital markets activities, and more, as Forward Industries continues to operate and grow as the worlds-largest publicly traded Solana treasury company. 

Prior to accepting this role, Brazier had many years of experience working as a financial executive, most recently serving as the CFO and Head of Regulatory at XBTO Global, an institutional digital asset investment and trading firm where he oversaw global financial operations. At the same time, he also served as the CFO of Stablehouse, which is XBTO’s institutional custody and trading platform.

Before XBTO, he worked as CFO for Vertrax and also as the CFO and Treasurer of LiquidX. Earlier, he spent over a decade with GFI Group, where he served as CFO of the Americas, SVP and Head of Corporate Development and Investor Relations, and Global Head of Financial Planning and Analysis. Brazier is a qualified chartered accountant and holds a degree from Durham University in the UK.

Speaking about the appointment of Brazier, the Chairman of Forward Industries, Kyle Samani, said that “Mark brings an exceptional combination of institutional finance discipline, regulatory expertise, and deep digital asset experience that is tailor-made for Forward at this stage of our evolution.” He added that “As we continue to scale our Solana treasury operations, expand our capital markets activities, and further develop our financial reporting standards, having a CFO who has operated at the intersection of traditional finance and crypto is a significant advantage. Mark’s track record overseeing complex financial operations and regulatory matters at firms like XBTO and GFI Group gives us great confidence in his ability to help drive the next chapter of value creation at Forward.”

Mark Brazier noted that “Forward Industries has established itself as the definitive leader in public-market Solana treasury strategy, and I am thrilled to join the team at such a pivotal moment. The company’s disciplined approach to SOL accumulation, innovative yield strategies, and robust public company financial reporting set it apart.”

About Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI)

Forward Industries is building and managing a large-scale Solana (SOL) treasury. It creates long-term shareholder value by actively participating in the Solana ecosystem. Specifically, Forward Industries accumulates SOL and strategically deploys assets through a variety of on-chain activities like staking, lending, and participating in decentralized finance (“DeFi”).

For more information, visit the Forward Industries website at www.ForwardIndustries.com.

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• Beeline will host a stakeholder call on May 14, 2026, to present Q1 results and provide updates on key initiatives.
• The update follows strong Q4 2025 performance, including 127% year-over-year revenue growth and a 44% increase in mortgage originations.
• The company ended 2025 debt-free, positioning its balance sheet for expansion and product development.
• Beeline is scaling its digital mortgage platform, using AI and automation to accelerate underwriting and loan processing.
• The launch of BeelineEquity creates much needed liquidity targeting Baby Boomers tied to fractional home equity transactions recorded on blockchain. 
• The company is targeting underserved borrower segments, including gig-economy workers, younger homebuyers, and real estate investors.

Beeline Holdings (NASDAQ: BLNE), a fast-growing digital mortgage platform offering a quicker and easier path to homeownership, is set to provide investors with an update on its financial performance and operational progress when it hosts a stakeholder call on May 14, 2026, following the close of its first quarter.

The call will be led by Chief Executive Officer Nick Liuzza, Chief Financial Officer Chris Moe, and Chief Operating Officer Jessica Kennedy. Management is expected to review quarterly results and outline ongoing initiatives across the company’s digital mortgage and home equity platforms (https://ibn.fm/hu36e).

The update comes after a period of accelerating growth for the company. In the fourth quarter of 2025, Beeline reported net revenue of $2.5 million, representing a 127% increase from the prior year period. Mortgage origination volume rose 44% to $84.7 million.

Management has characterized 2025 as a transition year in which the company strengthened its financial and operational position. Beeline completed its public listing, eliminated corporate debt, and expanded its technology infrastructure during the period. Those changes are now expected to support further growth in 2026.

The company’s core business is a fully digital mortgage platform designed to streamline loan origination and underwriting. By integrating artificial intelligence and workflow automation into its systems, Beeline aims to reduce the time required to qualify borrowers and close loans.

According to the company, borrower qualification decisions can be delivered within minutes, while loan closings are typically completed in roughly two to three weeks. Traditional mortgage processes often take significantly longer.

The platform is designed to address gaps in conventional underwriting models. Beeline focuses on borrowers whose income profiles may not fit standard lending criteria, including self-employed workers, gig-economy participants, and younger buyers entering the housing market. Data cited by highlights the scale of that opportunity. In 2024, homeownership rates stood at 26.1% for Gen Z adults and 54.9% for millennials, reflecting barriers to access and affordability.

Beeline’s approach uses automated underwriting tools to assess alternative income streams, potentially expanding access to mortgage financing for these groups. The company has also identified demand among younger real estate investors.

Management says a growing share of its origination volume is tied to borrowers purchasing rental properties, as younger buyers seek to generate additional income through real estate ownership.

Beyond its lending operations, Beeline has introduced a new product aimed at unlocking home equity. Launched in the fourth quarter of 2025, BeelineEquity allows homeowners to access a portion of their property value without refinancing or taking on traditional debt. Instead, users can sell a fractional interest in their home while retaining occupancy and ownership rights. The platform uses blockchain infrastructure to record transactions, with initial deals completed during the quarter.

BeelineEquity represents a shift toward fee-based revenue. The company estimates it generates approximately 3.5% per transaction by providing services such as customer acquisition, property analysis, title settlement, and compliance. Unlike mortgage lending, which depends on interest spreads and loan sales, this model is less reliant on capital deployment. Beeline Title provides the title services and closes transactions generating standard title fees. 

Management sees the addressable market as significant. U.S. homeowners collectively hold tens of trillions of dollars in home equity, much of which remains illiquid unless properties are sold or refinanced. By offering a mechanism for partial equity transactions, Beeline is attempting to access that capital pool while expanding its role within the housing finance ecosystem.

Looking ahead, the company has outlined several priorities for 2026. These include scaling its core mortgage platform, expanding adoption of BeelineEquity, and increasing the use of artificial intelligence across its systems. The company is also exploring software-as-a-service offerings built on its internal technology stack, which could introduce additional recurring revenue streams.

Beeline’s technology platform includes tools such as its AI chatbot and proprietary production systems designed to automate workflows and improve efficiency across the lending process. The company believes these systems allow it to grow transaction volume without a proportional increase in operating costs, a factor that could influence margins as the platform scales.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.MakeABeeline.com.

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• American Fusion(TM) says it is expanding the intellectual property strategy behind its Texatron(TM) fusion platform with hundreds of patent filings in progress.
• The company reports approximately 280 patent filings underway and is preparing roughly 300 additional applications tied to reactor design, plasma behavior, energy conversion, and system integration.
• Management says the company is developing nine Texatron(TM) reactor models, including a 5-megawatt demonstration unit and a 100-megawatt commercial-scale design.
• The company is targeting industrial systems, grid-constrained infrastructure, data centers, and other high-demand power applications where modular generation capacity is increasingly important.
• American Fusion is also preparing its Q1 2026 SEC filing and pursuing a potential Frankfurt Stock Exchange listing as part of its broader capital markets strategy.

American Fusion(TM) Inc. (OTC: AMFN), a developer of next-generation fusion energy technologies, is expanding its patent portfolio as it continues development of its Texatron(TM) fusion platform, with management pointing to intellectual property as a central part of its long-term commercialization strategy.

The company, formerly known as Renewal Fuels, now operates under the American Fusion name following its merger with Kepler Fusion Technologies, the business responsible for developing the company’s fusion energy systems. In an April 22 corporate update, the company said it currently has about 280 patent filings in progress and is preparing a further 300 applications related to the Texatron(TM) platform (https://ibn.fm/OOl9l).

The filings cover areas including reactor architecture, supporting systems, plasma behavior, energy conversion, and system-level integration.

Chief Legal Officer Micheal Smith is managing ongoing responses with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office related to existing applications, while Chief Technology Officer Dr. John Brandenburg is leading core design and development work across the platform.

Brent Nelson, CEO of Kepler Fusion Technologies, said the company is focused on protecting technical developments as the platform evolves. “We are continuing to expand and formalize the intellectual property around the platform as development progresses,” Nelson said in the company statement. “The scope of what we are working on continues to grow, and it is important that we capture and protect those advancements in a structured and disciplined way.”

The company said its intellectual property strategy is intended to support future commercialization, including licensing opportunities, partnerships, and deployment across large-scale energy applications.

Management has identified industrial systems, grid-constrained infrastructure, and data center applications as key target markets. That positioning reflects a wider trend across the energy sector, where electricity demand is rising as data infrastructure expands and industrial operators look for reliable baseload power solutions.

American Fusion(TM) says its Texatron(TM) platform is being designed for modular deployment rather than a single large-scale reactor model. According to management, the company is currently developing nine different Texatron(TM) designs and is constructing two systems: a 5-megawatt reactor intended to demonstrate the technology and a 100-megawatt unit designed to test commercial-scale deployment. The 100-megawatt system forms the basis of the company’s broader commercialization plan.

Nelson said the modular structure allows the company to scale generation capacity in standardized units. In practical terms, ten 100-megawatt reactors would represent one gigawatt of generation capacity. That approach is intended to make planning easier for industrial users and infrastructure investors evaluating future power supply options.

The company has also indicated that it is working toward near-term operational milestones. According to Nelson, the goal is to begin placing electrons either behind the meter or in front of the meter by the end of this year, referring to supplying electricity directly to customer operations or into wider grid systems.

Like many fusion developers, however, American Fusion remains in the development stage. The company reports successful and stable plasma formation using its proprietary pulsed torsatron approach for Deuterium-Helium-3 fuel, but it has not reported net-energy gain or operational fusion power generation.

Management has largely framed the current phase around engineering progress, intellectual property protection, and preparation for commercial deployment rather than completed power production.

American Fusion is also preparing its Form 10-Q for the first quarter of 2026, which management says should better reflect the value of the intellectual property contributed through the Kepler merger completed on February 27, 2026. The company said the filing is expected to provide a more accurate picture of intrinsic value than its 2025 annual report, which predated the transaction.

In parallel, the company has engaged an advisory firm to assist with a potential dual listing of its common stock on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Management said the effort is intended to support broader access to international investors and strengthen relationships with European stakeholders in the energy and advanced technology sectors.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.AmericanFusionEnergy.com.

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• The scale and consequences of cardiovascular disease reinforce why innovation in this space remains essential.
• The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors illustrates the scale of the issue.
• Cardio Diagnostics is addressing this need through its proprietary platform, which combines artificial intelligence with multi-omic biomarker analysis.

Cardiovascular disease continues to place a profound burden on individuals, economies and healthcare systems worldwide, affecting millions of lives while driving substantial medical costs and resource demands. Cardio Diagnostics Holdings (NASDAQ: CDIO) is committed to reducing the impact of heart disease by developing a platform that integrates artificial intelligence and epigenetic and genetic biomarkers to deliver personalized cardiovascular insights from a simple blood sample, positioning itself at the intersection of precision medicine and preventive care.

The scale and consequences of cardiovascular disease reinforce why innovation in this space remains essential. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for approximately one in every three deaths, one person dying every 34 seconds. 

Beyond mortality, the economic burden is substantial. The CDC reports that heart disease and stroke place a significant economic burden on the United States, with combined costs reaching approximately $233.3 billion annually in healthcare expenses and an additional $184.6 billion in lost productivity, underscoring the broad financial impact of cardiovascular disease. On a global scale, the World Health Organization estimates that cardiovascular diseases are responsible for roughly 17.9 million deaths annually, underscoring the widespread nature of the challenge.

These figures reflect not only the human toll but also the strain placed on healthcare infrastructure and public health systems. High rates of hospitalization, long-term treatment requirements and chronic disease management contribute to rising costs and resource utilization. This environment has accelerated the shift toward preventive care and early detection, as healthcare systems seek to reduce downstream complications and improve overall efficiency.

The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors further illustrates the scale of the issue. Data from the CDC indicate that more than 34% of adults in the United States have at least one major risk factor, such as high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol, with an estimated 28% of adults having two or more risk factors. These factors can significantly increase the likelihood of cardiovascular events if left unmanaged. These risk factors often develop gradually and may remain undetected until more serious complications arise, creating a clear need for improved screening and monitoring approaches.

Cardio Diagnostics is addressing this need through its proprietary platform, which combines artificial intelligence with multi-omic biomarker analysis. The company’s offerings integrate epigenetic markers, including DNA methylation, with genetic data to generate individualized cardiovascular risk assessments. This approach aligns with the broader movement toward precision medicine, where healthcare decisions are increasingly guided by a patient’s unique molecular profile rather than generalized population-based metrics.

A key differentiator of Cardio Diagnostics’ technology is its focus on epigenetics, which captures how environmental and lifestyle factors influence gene expression over time. Unlike static genetic information, epigenetic markers can change in response to external influences, offering a dynamic view of disease risk. This is particularly relevant in cardiovascular disease, where factors such as diet, stress and environmental exposures play a significant role in disease development. By incorporating these signals into its analytical framework, the company aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular health.

Artificial intelligence serves as the analytical engine behind this platform. Machine learning algorithms can process complex, high-dimensional datasets to identify patterns associated with disease risk and progression. This capability allows for more refined risk stratification and supports earlier, more targeted interventions. As healthcare systems increasingly prioritize predictive and preventive care, tools that can translate complex biological data into actionable insights are becoming increasingly valuable.

The company’s blood-based testing approach further enhances its potential impact. Blood tests are widely used in clinical practice and are easy to administer, making them well suited for large-scale testing and ongoing monitoring. By leveraging a simple blood draw, Cardio Diagnostics’ tests can be integrated into routine healthcare workflows, facilitating broader adoption and enabling more consistent assessment of cardiovascular risk.

In this broader context of rising disease burden and increasing healthcare costs, the importance of early detection and prevention becomes even more apparent. Clinical tests that enable earlier identification of risk, such as those developed by Cardio Diagnostics, have the potential to play a meaningful role in achieving these goals.

For more information, visit www.CDIO.ai.

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• The company has identified priority exploration zones at its Atikokan Rare Earth Property in northwestern Ontario following integrated geochemical and geophysical analysis.
• Soil, rock, and sediment sampling returned consistent rare earth element (“REE”) anomalies, supporting a structurally controlled mineralization model rather than isolated surface occurrences.
• The next exploration phase is expected to include additional field studies and potentially initial drilling campaigns to test whether anomalies translate into continuous mineralized zones.
• Rising global demand for REEs in electric vehicles, wind turbines, defense systems, and advanced electronics is increasing investor focus on domestic North American supply.
• China’s continued dominance in rare earth mining and processing has added strategic importance to early-stage Canadian projects such as Atikokan.

Powermax Minerals (CSE: PMAX) (OTCQB: PWMXF), a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on rare earth projects across North America, is narrowing its exploration focus at the Atikokan Rare Earth Property in northwestern Ontario, as the company moves from broad early-stage sampling toward more defined drill targets in a market increasingly focused on secure domestic supply of rare earth elements.

At Atikokan, the company combined results from rock, soil, and sediment sampling with airborne magnetic and radiometric surveys completed during 2025. The objective was to determine whether REE mineralization was broadly dispersed or concentrated along identifiable geological structures. The company said interpretation of geochemical assays and airborne geophysical surveys has helped identify structurally concentrated target zones where mineralization may be more likely to support future development (https://ibn.fm/vwz7s).

The Atikokan property consists of 455 unpatented mining claims and is one of the company’s more advanced projects in terms of integrated exploration work. Powermax also holds rare earth projects in British Columbia and Wyoming, including the Cameron REE property and the Ogden Bear Lodge Project.

Management said the results point toward a structurally controlled system. Two distinct geological environments were identified across the property. The Dashwa Gneiss Complex, covering Blocks B and C, has been prioritized for follow-up exploration, while the White Otter Batholith, known as Block A, has been assigned lower priority due to weaker geochemical relationships and more diffuse mineralization patterns.

The distinction is based largely on sampling results. Rock samples returned total rare earth oxide, or TREO, values ranging from 19.1 to 503.3 parts per million, with several results above 200 ppm. Soil samples showed values reaching 615.8 ppm, while sediment samples indicated downstream dispersion of REE-bearing material. These figures are typical of early-stage exploration systems, but the significance lies less in the headline values and more in how the anomalies cluster across the property.

According to the company, elevated REE values appear linked to structural corridors, shear zones, and lithological contacts; features that often act as pathways for mineralizing fluids. That supports a model where rare earth mineralization is concentrated along deformation zones rather than spread evenly across the project.

Geologists also identified geochemical associations between rare earth elements, thorium, and uranium, which are commonly used as pathfinder indicators in REE exploration. The presence of minerals such as monazite and allanite, both known hosts for light rare earth elements, adds support to that working model.

The 2025 technical program included airborne surveys flown at 50-metre line spacing, along with mapping, prospecting, and systematic sampling on the ground. A total of 426 samples were collected and analyzed by AGAT Laboratories using sodium peroxide fusion and ICP-OES/MS methods for near-total digestion of rare earth content. Quality control procedures included blanks, duplicates, and standards designed to improve reliability and consistency across the dataset.

The next phase of work is expected to focus on refining these targets through additional field studies and potentially initial drilling campaigns. The company noted that drilling will be necessary to determine whether the identified surface anomalies represent continuous mineralized zones with economic potential rather than isolated occurrences.

The findings come as the global demand for rare earth elements is anticipated to rise sharply over the next decade, driven by electric vehicles, wind turbines, military systems, and advanced electronics. Industry forecasts suggest global demand could triple from 59,000 tonnes in 2022 to 176,000 tonnes by 2035.

At the same time, supply remains highly concentrated. China controls roughly 60% of global rare earth mining and about 90% of processing capacity, giving it significant influence over pricing and supply chains. Export restrictions on certain critical minerals have added urgency to North American efforts to diversify supply.

Governments in both Canada and the United States have responded with policy support. In the U.S., mechanisms such as the Defense Production Act have been used to direct more than US$1 billion toward critical mineral development, while Canadian projects may benefit from cross-border funding eligibility and strategic partnerships.

That policy backdrop means early-stage exploration assets are increasingly being evaluated not only on geology, but also on their potential role in securing domestic supply chains. For Powermax, Atikokan sits directly within that discussion.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PowermaxMinerals.com.

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Exploration Target Cautionary Statement

The exploration targets discussed are conceptual, and there is currently not enough data to confirm a mineral resource. Further exploration may not yield successful results.

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• The mining industry is increasingly focused on bolt-on deposits, near-mine expansion, and district-scale consolidation as reserve depletion accelerates
• West Santa Fe is only about 13 km from Lahontan’s flagship Santa Fe Mine project, positioning it as a potential high-value satellite deposit
• Recent drill operations confirm strong mineralization and a large surface footprint measuring about 500 x 350m, supporting long-term project scalability

As global reserve depletion continues to pressure the mining industry, companies are shifting their strategy away from expensive, standalone discoveries and toward scalable satellite deposits that can be developed alongside existing operations. The industry is increasingly prioritizing bolt-on deposits, district-scale consolidation, and near-mine expansion prospects that improve economics while reducing capital intensity and operational risk.

Lahontan Gold (TSX.V: LG) (OTCQB: LGCXF) is positioned strategically to capitalize on this rapidly evolving ecosystem. The company’s flagship Santa Fe Mine project in Nevada’s Walker Lane already benefits from established infrastructure, historical production, and strong development potential. Now, the company is expanding its growth strategy by advancing nearby targets that can improve the overall value of the project while also strengthening long-term production optionality.

A key example is the West Santa Fe project, located just 13 kilometers from the main Santa Fe Mine project. This proximity is strategically important because it creates significant opportunities for West Santa Fe to operate as a satellite deposit, leveraging existing infrastructure, centralized processing, and lower transport costs. In today’s market, these advantages are more attractive to investors looking for capital-efficient gold development stories.

Recent drilling results continue to buttress this thesis. Lahontan has confirmed extensive mineralization at West Santa Fe, with a significant footprint measuring about 500 meters by 350 meters. This indicates that the target could represent much more than an isolated exploration and instead become a meaningful resource extension capable of supporting district-scale development.

Lahontan’s flagship 26.4 km² Santa Fe Mine project previously produced about 359,202 ounces of gold and 702,067 ounces of silver between 1988 and 1995 through open-pit mining and heap-leach processing. With this historical production, the company now possesses a solid operational basis. At the same time, exploration success at nearby targets like West Santa Fe offers a clear pathway to expand the project’s economic potential without the same capital burden as greenfield development.

Lahontan currently operates through its American subsidiaries and controls four top-tier silver and gold exploration properties in the mining-rich state of Nevada. The company’s strategy highlights an industry trend: maximizing value by building on proven assets rather than relying solely on new, standalone discoveries. With majors and mid-tier producers increasingly seeking district consolidation opportunities, companies with expandable land packages and infrastructure-linked deposits are attracting greater market attention.

These updates highlight the company’s broader mission: to unlock long-term shareholder value through disciplined exploration, strategic resource expansion, and scalable project development in one of North America’s premier mining jurisdictions. The company’s focus on satellite deposit growth at West Santa Fe perfectly aligns with the market’s growing preference for efficient, infrastructure-supported development models.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.LahontanGoldCorp.com.

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• Junior Canadian near-term gold developer LaFleur Minerals is preparing to restart operations at its Beacon Gold Mill in the prolific Abitibi Greenstone Belt, starting with a bulk sample from the company’s nearby Swanson Gold Project in Quebec
• LaFleur is strengthening its readiness to begin production by entering into a term sheet with Trafigura Canada Limited that will provide agreements for a prepayment financing facility and gold doré purchase
• The Beacon Gold Mill will restart gold production operations in the next quarter, processing 750 metric tons per day (“TPD”) at first but building toward a 1,250 TPD target
• The Swanson Gold Project is strategically located near the Beacon Gold Mill with easy access, and is within a 20-minute drive of the town of Val d’Or, Quebec, where technical resources and skilled labor for the industry are located

LaFleur Minerals (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) has received terms for an up-to-C$30 million prepayment financing facility and gold doré purchase agreement from one of the world’s largest independent physical commodity trading companies that helps to secure commercial production and restart capital for its Beacon Gold Mill, expected to begin next quarter, in the prolific Abitibi Gold Belt of eastern Canada. 

The agreements with Trafigura Canada Limited or one of its affiliates, subject to definitive documentation, due diligence and closing conditions, mean that LaFleur has the underpinnings for the mill’s planned ramp-up from 750 metric tons per day (“TPD”) in its first anticipated gold pour to the company’s 1,250 TPD target. These terms mark a significant step toward advancing the company’s processing and production strategy, as Trafigura is also granted right of first refusal to participate in future funding for a potential Beacon Gold Mill expansion to 3,000–4,000 tpd, as outlined in LaFleur’s recently completed positive PEA (refer to press release dated March 3, 2026).

The non-dilutive credit agreement also benefits LaFleur’s efforts to advance development of its nearby Swanson Gold Deposit, part of the company’s 192-square-kilometer Swanson Project. 

“The last quarter has been an extremely busy time full of major developments for LaFleur and also a run in the price of gold from the US$4,000 range in 2025, to a high of US$5,400 and now volatile trading in the US$4,500-$5,000/ounce range,” LaFleur CEO and Director Paul Ténière stated in the company’s April 15 announcement of the agreements (https://ibn.fm/4DJAL). “Our Preliminary Economic Assessment is based on an AISC of US$1,569/oz gold and calculated on a base case $2,750/oz gold, with compelling economics outlining an after-tax IRR of 65% and C$101 million NPV (5%), which has attracted several serious well established investment groups.”

Under the term sheet for the proposed prepayment facility, Trafigura will deliver a first tranche of C$15 million and LaFleur will grant Trafigura a right of first refusal on subsequent funding as the company pursues additional Beacon Gold Mill upgrades to add circuits and greater capacity. 

LaFleur’s project is located within a 20-minute drive of the town of Val d’Or, Quebec, an established base for skilled labor and other pertinent resources for sustaining the numerous mineral exploration efforts throughout the Abitibi region. 

The Abitibi greenstone belt is an unrivaled source of gold production, accounting for more than 300 million ounces when historic and current reserves are factored together (https://ibn.fm/KqqJW). LaFleur has employed strategic acquisitions and experienced management to protect shareholder value through efficient financing, and the gold market’s recent prosperity has only increased the company’s overall prospects. 

The company also has been in talks with rail officials to improve transit between the project and the Beacon Gold Mill, proposing a new spur that would extend directly from the rail line running crossing the property to the mill. 

LaFleur also anticipates the potential of additional open-pit gold recovery across the length of the Swanson Project, which includes 445 mineral claims and one mining lease. Diamond drilling intercepts have shown some findings of 2.05 g/t Au over 158.25 meters, with narrow high-grade results including 121.0 g/t Au over 1.1 meters.

For more information, visit the company’s website at LaFleurMinerals.com.

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All scientific and technical information contained in this article has been reviewed and approved by Louis Martin, P.Geo. (OGQ), Exploration Manager and Technical Advisor of the company and considered a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101.

Disseminated on behalf of Trilogy Metals Inc. (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) and may include paid advertising.

• Arctic ranks among the highest-grade undeveloped open-pittable copper deposits in the world, with an estimated average grade of approximately 5% copper equivalent, supported by meaningful precious-metals byproduct credits.
• Ambler Metals, the 50/50 joint venture between Trilogy Metals and South32, has submitted a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit application and plans to pursue FAST-41 coverage to streamline federal review.
• An independent economic impact study projects up to 870 statewide jobs, approximately $31.3 million in annual Alaska state taxes and fees, and major cost-of-living reductions for remote Alaska Native communities.

Domestic copper demand keeps climbing on the back of electrification, grid expansion, data center development, and defense applications. Domestic supply has not kept pace. At the same time, permitting timelines for major new U.S. mines routinely stretch beyond a decade, shrinking the pipeline of viable near-term projects. Against that backdrop, Trilogy Metals (NYSE American: TMQ) (TSX: TMQ) has reached a significant milestone at its flagship Arctic Project in Alaska’s Ambler Mining District.

On April 21, 2026, the company announced that Ambler Metals LLC, its 50/50 joint venture with South32 Limited, has officially commenced federal permitting for the Arctic Project, one of the highest-grade undeveloped open-pittable copper deposits in the world.

Grade That Changes Conversation

Most operating copper mines globally produce ore grading between 0.4% and 0.7% copper. Arctic’s estimated average grade of approximately 5% copper equivalent puts it in a completely different category.

The deposit is open-pittable and polymetallic, containing copper, zinc, lead, gold, and silver, with meaningful precious-metals byproduct credits that strengthen project economics. That combination matters because grade often determines whether a project remains viable when capital costs, inflation, and permitting delays begin to pressure margins.

CEO Tony Giardini framed the bigger picture clearly, describing Arctic as “just the first phase for this multi-generational American mining district” with 30 known volcanogenic massive sulfide occurrences across the broader mineral belt.

That district-scale opportunity sits within the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects (“UKMP”), a 190,929-hectare land package in northwestern Alaska. In addition to Arctic, the joint venture controls the Bornite copper-cobalt deposit located approximately 15 miles to the southwest. Bornite alone is forecast to produce 1.9 billion pounds of copper over a 17-year mine life and could extend district mining activity beyond 30 years.

A Cleaner Federal Permitting Path

Ambler Metals has submitted an application for a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, formally initiating federal permitting for mine development and operations at Arctic.

That matters because all other major permits for the project are issued at the state and local levels, concentrating federal review into a single, clearly defined process rather than a fragmented maze of overlapping agencies.

Ambler Metals also intends to request eligibility review under Title 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, better known as FAST-41. If approved, the program would provide an integrated permitting timetable, stronger inter-agency coordination, and public transparency through the federal Permitting Dashboard.

In practical terms, FAST-41 could remove one of the biggest risks attached to large-scale U.S. mining projects: uncertainty around timeline and process. Predictability matters just as much as approval when capital decisions are being made.

Permitting is not just regulatory. It is social.

An independent economic impact analysis prepared by McKinley Research Group quantified what Arctic could mean for Alaska and the Northwest Arctic region. Operations are expected to directly create approximately 430 jobs paying $60.2 million in annual wages, while supporting approximately 870 total statewide jobs and nearly $90 million in annual wages when indirect and induced effects are included.

Construction would average 500 direct workers annually over a three-year period, with cumulative direct wages of approximately $160 million.

The agreement with NANA Regional Corporation may be the more strategically important piece. NANA is entitled to a 1% net smelter royalty estimated at approximately $85.7 million over mine life and retains the option to acquire a 16% to 25% direct interest in Arctic, or alternatively receive a 15% net proceeds royalty estimated between $400 million and $570 million cumulatively.

Approximately 230 NANA shareholders are expected to be employed annually under a preferential hiring framework.

The Ambler Access Project road adds another layer. Construction of the road connecting the Ambler Mining District to the Dalton Highway, together with spur road connections, is projected to reduce transportation costs for nearby villages by up to $3.4 million annually, lower heating fuel transportation costs by as much as 70% and reduce the cost of building a single-family home in the Upper Kobuk region by nearly 40%.

A Fully Funded Field Season Built for Decision-Making

The 2026 field season is planned to commence in May and is fully financed through Ambler Metals’ $35 million budget.

The program includes 40 to 45 drill holes and at least 5,650 meters of drilling, focused primarily on geotechnical and hydrogeological work needed to support final mine design and permitting. Some holes will also test deeper exploration targets along the Arctic mineral horizon, including airborne electromagnetic anomalies that may indicate additional VMS mineralization within 2 to 2.5 miles of the existing deposit.

At Bornite, the company is re-establishing camp infrastructure ahead of accelerated exploration planned for 2027, while district-wide target assessments continue across the broader 60-mile VMS belt.

For a project of this grade, scale, and level of economic impact, the next twelve months may be the most important in its development history.

Arctic is no longer just a high-grade deposit on paper. It is now moving through the system that determines whether critical mineral projects in the United States get built.

For more information, visit www.TrilogyMetals.com.

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Disseminated on behalf of SPARC AI Inc. (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF)and may include paid advertising.

• SPARC AI’s strategy in Ukraine is to build a resilient and broad distribution network by partnering with drone manufacturers, as well as groups that hold relationships with defense end-users.
• This direct in-market presence creates multiple reinforcing channels for Overwatch adoption in the world’s most operationally relevant electronic warfare environment.

SPARC AI (CSE: SPAI) (OTCQB: SPAIF), a developer of next-generation GPS-free target acquisition systems and autonomous navigation software, recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with a member of the Ukrainian National Guard responsible for drone pilot training.

The partnership marks a further expansion of SPARC’s distribution footprint in Ukraine and strengthens the company’s direct engagement with frontline operators actively involved in drone warfare and training. It also establishes an additional channel for the deployment of SPARC’s Overwatch platform, complementing existing relationships with drone manufacturers and OEM partners.

More broadly, the initiative reflects SPARC’s strategic approach in Ukraine: building a diversified and resilient distribution network that spans both hardware manufacturers and end-user military operators. By doing so, the company aims to accelerate the integration of its Overwatch software across multiple drone platforms, positioning it as foundational infrastructure within the evolving battlefield drone ecosystem.

To accelerate this expansion, SPARC AI has transitioned its previously appointed local agent into a full-time role. The agent brings established relationships across both Ukraine’s defence community and its domestic drone manufacturing base, providing the company with direct access to key decision-makers on both the production and operational sides of the sector. This dual-channel approach combines the scalability of an OEM distribution model with the immediacy of a direct in-market presence, creating multiple reinforcing pathways for Overwatch adoption within one of the world’s most active electronic warfare environments.

Taken together, SPARC’s approach combines an OEM-focused distribution model with an embedded in-market presence. This dual-channel strategy is designed to reinforce adoption pathways for Overwatch within one of the world’s most active and rapidly evolving modern warfare environments, where drone technology continues to play an increasingly central operational role.

For more information, visit the company’s website at https://sparcai.co.

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